Question

which of the following ways that jovian (giant) planets differ from the terrestrial planets is not correct? question 14answer a. jovians have rings while terrestrials do not b. jovians are further from the sun than terrestrials c. jovians have more mass than the terrestrials d. jovians are made of lighter elements on average than terrestrials e. jovians (being larger) rotate significantly more slowly than terrestrials

Answer 1

The incorrect statement is that jovian planets rotate significantly more slowly than terrestrial planets. In reality, jovian planets like Jupiter and Saturn rotate much faster, with rotational periods ranging from 10 to 17 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking which characteristic does not differentiate jovian planets (also known as the giant planets) from the terrestrial planets. Let's address each point:

• Jovian planets do often have rings; terrestrial planets do not.
• Jovians are indeed further from the Sun than terrestrial planets.
• It's true that jovians have more mass than terrestrials.
• Jovians are generally made of lighter elements than terrestrial planets, so they are composed of lighter elements on average.
• Contrary to the assumption in the question, jovian planets do not rotate significantly more slowly; in fact, they rotate quickly with periods from 10 to 17 hours, which is faster than some terrestrial planets.

The not correct statement is that jovians (being larger) rotate significantly more slowly than terrestrials. This is false because jovian planets such as Jupiter and Saturn actually have very short rotational periods, leading to fast rotation speeds.